Managing Consultant

Emma is behind the marketing and communications strategies and PR for many Te Tauihu sector leaders and national organisations.

• Almost three decades of communications experience as a radio journalist, ministerial press secretary and awarded communications practitioner.

• Bachelor of Arts (English). Post Grad. Diploma in Broadcasting (Journalism).

• Independent board director and an external board advisor.

• Lover of all sport and eclectic vintage furniture and dust collectors.

Public Relations Director

Stephanie is a senior practitioner with proven success in integrated media, communications and marketing strategies across the public, not-for-profit and tertiary education sectors.

• 21+ years’ experience spanning journalism, strategic communications, media management, social media, internal & corporate communications, crisis communications, multimedia channel development, writing, editing and publications production.

• A trusted advisor to leadership teams and boards.

• Bachelor of Arts (English). Post Grad Diploma in Journalism.

• Lover of swimming, yoga, music and going to gigs and festivals when she can.

Marketing Director

Anna has driven and implemented successful brand and marketing strategies across a range of industries, across the globe.

• 11 plus years’ experience .

• Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Management) - Top of class.

• Massey University Advertising and Promotions - Top of class.

• Formerly a marketing manager in the UK and marketing coordinator at NMIT.

• Previous mentor for Nelson Tasman Business Network.

• Lover of netball, Tata Beach and data.

Senior Marketing Consultant

Emma has delivered end-to-end marketing campaigns and projects for creative organisations across the private and public sectors in Melbourne, London, and Auckland.

• 12 plus years’ experience.

• Master of Arts Management (High Distinction).

• Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing Management).

• Former Digital Project Lead at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

• Lover of the arts, travelling, op-shopping, hiking, and attempting new hobbies.

Public Relations Consultant

Claire is a detail-focused communicator and organiser, with a passion for telling the stories of the people behind New Zealand’s primary industry sector. 

• Over 6 years’ experience, encompassing writing and editorial for national and international print media, as well as internal, local government, infrastructure, and commercial communications.

• Formerly the Deputy Editor for Shepherdess magazine and Food & Lifestyle Editor for The Japan Times newspaper in Tokyo.

• Bachelor of Arts (East Asian Studies), cum laude.

• Public Information Management (PIM)-certified for Civil Defence Emergency Management.

• Lover of indie magazines, coffee, Japanese food, and the Oxford comma.

Marketing Consultant

Kelly is a pocket-rocket: small in stature, big on out-of-the-box ideas. Having worked as an in-house marketer across a range of industries she truly understands what can move the needle for each client.

• 15 years’ experience across marketing, branding, new product development and business growth. 

• Bachelor of Consumer and Applied Sciences in Marketing Management and Design Studies. 

• Board member for Helping Families Nelson. 

• Untamed West Coast is a brand she helped bring to life for her home region. 

• Lover of renovating her 1930s home, going on a side-quest and basking in the sunniest spot in the office. 

Senior PR Consultant

As a PR professional, Alex has a passion for creative storytelling and providing exceptional client service. She has been a dedicated brand guardian for some of the world's biggest brands, both in New Zealand and across the UK and Europe, working on 360-degree communication strategies across the beauty, food, lifestyle and technology sectors.

• 10 years’ experience.

• Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations.

• Former Client Partner at Influencer (London), Senior Account Manager at Hill + Knowlton Strategies (London) and Account Manager at Pead (Auckland).

• Lover of dining out, reformer pilates and making travel plans in far-flung places.

Alex is currently on maternity leave with her beautiful new baby.

Graphic and Visual Designer

Jamie has worked across a range of roles and projects in the creative industry, with a knack for bringing great ideas to life. A perfectionist at heart, loves a challenge and is passionate about user-focused digital design. 

• 15 years’ experience.

• Diploma in Graphic Design and Postgraduate Diploma in Advertising Creativity (AUT).

• Previously worked as an Advertising Art Director at New Zealand’s largest retail creative agency.

• Lover of river swims, retro gaming, and homemade pizza.

Design and Brand Consultant

A pro in graphic design, typography and Photoshop retouching, Chris has developed brand and creative execution for a range of companies and organisations across New Zealand.

• More than 25 years’ experience.

• Wellington Polytechnic School of Design graduate.

• Previously worked in some of New Zealand’s most respected creative agencies like DNA Design, Clemenger BBDO and Saatchi & Saatchi.

• Owner of international awards for his design work.

• A talented artist on the side.

• Lover of mountain biking, craft beer and shorts.

Google advertising expert

Mike has comprehensive management experience across multiple business sectors. He brings a strong commercial perspective to our clients’ google search and display and adwords campaigns, with proven results.

• Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing and Finance.

• Google Partner – specialising in Search and Display Ads.

• Activator by nature, and results driven.

• Loves to see clients benefit from his work, and with digital marketing it’s all measurable!

• Wikipedia and Netflix addict and lover of spending time with family.